Former social club damaged by fire will be demolished

Fire crews battled the fire at the former Barry Constitutional Club on Tuesday night after receiving a call at 8pm.

Despite the best efforts of the fire brigade, the building, which has been derelict since the club’s closure in 2014, has been deemed unsafe and will have to be demolished.

Scene of a fire at the Barry Dock Constitutional Club in Station Street.

18:03

Three vehicle crash on the M4 causing tailbacks

A crash on the M4 is causing long delays eastbound through Newport.

Three cars are involved in the crash which happened between J27, Highcross, and J26, Malpas Road.

There are reports of slow moving traffic as far back as the J29 turn off for the A48.

One lane was blocked for a time but has now been reopened.

The traffic is said to be building up from the Malpas Road turn off (Image: Traffic Wales)

17:36

Police search for man charged with burglary

Gwent Police are appealing for information to find Daniel Drew, 18, from the Newport area.

A warrant was issued for Drew’s arrest after he failed to appear at Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday, May 10, charged with burglary.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 36 of 07/03/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Daniel Drew (Image: Gwent Police)

15:49

Mountain rescue find missing man

A man reported missing has been found a day later by Brecon Mountain Rescue Team.

Colin Jones, 57, was reported missing after his car was last seen on the A4069, Upper Brynamman at about 4.30pm on Tuesday, May 15.

Following an extensive search bypolice officers and dogs, the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team and NPAS, Mr Jones was located at the Black Mountains on Wednesday.

He has been taken to hospital for examination.

14:52

Talented schoolgirl signed to record label

Talented Wrexham schoolgirl Elan Catrin Parry has won a major recording deal with Katherine Jenkins’ record label after appearing on ITV show, This Time Next Year.

13:40

Boy survives 150ft fall at beauty spot

A three-year-old boy had a miraculous escape after falling 150ft from a Welsh waterfall.

His aunt also fell 25ft after making a desperate attempt to grab him.

People feared the worst as they saw the toddler fall and land in a pool at the bottom of the famous Llanrhaedr Waterfalls in Powys.

(Image: Reach)

12:18

Wales manager to name squad

Ryan Giggs is set to name his Wales squad for their upcoming friendly with Mexico later this month.

Giggs’ men will take on Juan Carlos Osorio’s side at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium in the United States on May 29 in what will be the Manchester United legend’s third match in charge of the national side.

Firefighters tackle major blaze

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to the fire at a derelict building on Station Street at about 8.05pm on Tuesday. The fire was brought under control at 1am today.

Flames and smoke could be seen for miles around.

(Image: Gregg Jones)

07:20

Weather forecast for Wednesday

Today’s weather is a bit of a blip compared to the rest of the week. Here is Wednesday’s full forecast for Wales from the Met Office:

Mainly cloudy to start, with showery outbreaks of rain possible during the morning. Becoming drier later, with some some sunny spells breaking through by late afternoon. Feeling cooler than on Tuesday and it will be breezier too. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Tonight, sunny spells spreading south to give a fine but chilly evening. Cold overnight but dry with clear skies. A touch of grass frost is possible in some rural spots. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

07:18

Good morning

Welcome to Wednesday.

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